Paradise Hills is a CDP located in Bernalillo County New Mexico. Paradise Hills has a 2024 population of 4,472. Paradise Hills is currently growing at a rate of 0.36% annually but its population has decreased by -9.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,918 in 2020.
The average household income in Paradise Hills is $77,175 with a poverty rate of 14.92%. The median age in Paradise Hills is 44.8 years: 53.3 years for males, and 37.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Paradise Hills was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,079 | 69.33% |
| Two or more races | 690 | 15.54% |
| Other race | 501 | 11.28% |
| Black or African American | 86 | 1.94% |
| Native American | 60 | 1.35% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,898 | 2.34 | 75 | 25 |
| Non Family | 817 | 1.31 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
| Married | 673 | 3.28 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Female | 379 | 2.76 | 44.1 | 55.9 |
| Male | 29 | 4.03 | 100 | 0 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
75.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 68 | 2.15% |
| Associates Degree | 439 | 13.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 575 | 18.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 420 | 13.25% |
| High School Graduate | 906 | 28.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 0.28% |
| Some College | 752 | 23.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,821 | 1,821 | 678 |
| Hispanic | 1,230 | 1,153 | 269 |
| Other Race | 321 | 304 | 69 |
| 2+ Races | 321 | 312 | 62 |
| Native American | 60 | 60 | 18 |
| Asian | 25 | 25 | 4 |
| Black | 16 | 16 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 37.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,164 | $54,766 | $33,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,975 | $0 | $61,059 |
| High School Graduate | $30,242 | $0 | $34,219 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,495 | $55,643 | $41,122 |
| Some College | $46,976 | $75,536 | $38,611 |
$45,495
Average Earnings
$55,643
Average Male
$41,122
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.68% of Paradise Hills residents speak only English, while 12.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,106 | 395 | 18.76% |
| Hispanic | 2,105 | 172 | 8.17% |
| Black | 86 | 68 | 79.07% |
| Other | 501 | 61 | 12.18% |
| Native | 60 | 17 | 28.33% |
| Multiple | 690 | 11 | 1.59% |
14.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.39%
Male Poverty Rate
19.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Paradise Hills is Black, with 79.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Paradise Hills is Multiple, with 1.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 17.97% |
| High School | 8.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 16.59% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,156 | $90,794 |
| Households | $68,710 | $77,175 |
| Married Families | $104,781 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,417 | $58,279 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.7%
Male Marriage Rate
27.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
478
Number of Veterans
353
Male Veterans
125
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 169 |
| Vietnam | 126 |
| First Gulf War | 66 |
| Korea | 35 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 143 |
| 75+ | 127 |
| 55 to 64 | 106 |
| 65 to 74 | 53 |
| 35 to 54 | 49 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 331 | 13.35% |
| Hispanic | 188 | 11.68% |
| Other Race | 63 | 15% |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 9.31% |
| Asian | 14 | 56% |
| Native American | 10 | 16.67% |
| Black | 6 | 14.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.99%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.7%
Labor Force Participation
53.2%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
46.75%
Born in Paradise Hills
97.3%
Native Born
2.7%
Foreign Born
0.34%
Non Citizen
2.36%
Naturalized
97.3% of Paradise Hills residents were born in the United States, with 46.75% having been born in New Mexico. 0.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,472 | 16 | 0.36% |
| 2023 | 4,456 | 15 | 0.34% |
| 2022 | 4,441 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2021 | 4,442 | -476 | -9.68% |
| 2020 | 4,918 | 262 | 5.63% |
| 2019 | 4,656 | -423 | -8.33% |
| 2018 | 5,079 | -497 | -8.91% |
| 2017 | 5,576 | 436 | 8.48% |
| 2016 | 5,140 | 407 | 8.6% |
| 2015 | 4,733 | 140 | 3.05% |
| 2014 | 4,593 | -142 | -3% |
| 2013 | 4,735 | 107 | 2.31% |
| 2012 | 4,628 | 43 | 0.94% |
| 2011 | 4,585 | 329 | 7.73% |
| 2010 | 4,256 | 0 | 0% |